About the School
- Sierra Ranch School in Diamond Springs, CA serves 28 boys from grades 2 through 12 in a nonsectarian special education program within a town community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting its enrollment.
- Approximately 30 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
- As an all–boys special education school, Sierra Ranch offers a focused academic environment for middle and high school grade levels.
- Located near Placerville, Sierra Ranch is among several private schools within a 5–mile radius, providing families with specialized education options in the Diamond Springs area.
School Facts
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sierra Ranch School?
The application deadline for Sierra Ranch School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sierra Ranch School is Summitview Academy (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cedar Springs Waldorf School (2.6 miles away)
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Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-4 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
7315 S Shingle Rd
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-9462
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
Alternative School (Christian)
7006 Rossmore Ln
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 857-9100
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: 4-12
Alternative School
420 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1717
Folsom, CA 95630
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-4 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
3800 North Shingle Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
4140 Mother Lode Dr Ste 100
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
3800 North Shingle Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
3959 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 939-0391
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6520 Oak Dell Rd.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 642-6996
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 642-6996
0.9 miles
Gr: 2-6 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Charter Home Study Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6520 Oak Dell Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6984
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6984
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Union Mine High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Pacific Crest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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